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Sep 30

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Will UC Schools Require the SAT or ACT Again? What Families Need to Know

By Katherine Friedman ACT, High School, SAT, Study Skills, Test Prep

In 2021, a great experiment in college admissions began: the University of California decided to drop the SAT and ACT from their application requirements, making it the largest major US university system to go test-free. Now that the UCs have gone through several admissions cycles, many professors and administrators are urging them to reconsider their…

Aug 12

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SAT vs. ACT: Which Test Should You Take in 2026?

By Katherine Friedman ACT, College Admissions, High School, SAT, Test Prep

The question of whether to take the SAT or the ACT is one of the most common questions asked of tutors. Over the past couple of years, there have been some major changes to both tests that might change the answer that we give an individual student. The basic advice, however, remains the same: take…

Feb 11

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Working Through and Overcoming Test Anxiety

By Katherine Friedman ACT, AP Exams, CSET/CBEST/RICA, Elementary School, High School, HSPT, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, SSAT, Study Skills, Test Prep

The Myth of “Crippling” Test Anxiety We’ve all heard stories about epic test anxiety: A student who is well-prepared and knows the material suddenly can’t perform on test day. In my experience working with hundreds of students over the years, however, I have found this story to be a myth. While it is typical—and often…

Jan 06

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The Early Bird Advantage: SAT/ACT Prep

By Tyler Sage ACT, College Admissions, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep

The Early Bird Catches the…Highest Score? Why to Start SAT/ACT Prep Now! You know the feeling. The calendar date that seemed a distant concern suddenly feels urgent, and you’re trying to cram every scrap of knowledge into your brain before the BIG TEST DAY! But imagine strolling in prepared: no last-minute study/sweat sessions, no late-night…

Nov 12

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From Panicked to Primed: How to Crash Prep for Standardized Tests

By Tyler Sage ACT, CSET/CBEST/RICA, High School, HiSET, HSPT, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, SSAT, Test Prep

Introduction: When Time is Running Out Uh oh. You thought you had time. You did have time. But your standardized test date is suddenly four weeks away, and you are woefully unprepared. Now what? Breathe. It happens! Between school, extracurriculars, part-time jobs, and social lives, even the most conscientious planners can fall behind on test…